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#Podcast | #Episode13 | The Startup Behind India's Rocket Dreams | Skyroot’s Journey To Building Vikram 1

India’s space ambitions are entering a new era — driven not just by ISRO, but by private innovation. In this exclusive conversation, Pawan Kumar Chandana, co-founder of Skyroot Aerospace, shares with Sakshi Batra the incredible journey from being an ISRO scientist to building one of India’s most ambitious private space startups.   The discussion dives into Vikram-1, India’s growing private space ecosystem, the dream of democratising access to space, and why many see this as India’s “SpaceX moment.” Skyroot recently became India’s first space-tech unicorn ahead of the Vikram-1 orbital launch mission.

#Podcast | #Episode12 | The Unfiltered Snabbit Story | The Startup Solving India’s Unorganised House Help Crisis

AI may be transforming the world — but some of the biggest everyday problems still need human solutions.   In this episode of The Business Today Podcast, Sakshi Batra sits down with Aayush Agarwal, Founder & CEO of Snabbit, the hyperlocal home services startup that scaled to over 50,000 jobs a day in less than a year.   At a time when startups are racing toward AI-first models, Snabbit is building something very different: a human-first company solving one of urban India’s oldest and most frustrating problems — reliable house help.   From managing 15,000+ service professionals across 140+ micro-markets to building trust, consistency, and operational discipline at scale, Aayush shares the unfiltered reality of building a category-defining startup in one of India’s toughest markets.

BTTV Exclusive | Pirojsha Godrej On ₹5 Lakh Cr Plan & Listing 2 New Businesses

In this high-stakes BTTV Exclusive, Business Today’s Group Editor Siddharth Zarabi sits down with Pirojsha Godrej, Chairperson Designate of the Godrej Industries Group (GIG). Following a historic and amicable family restructuring, Pirojsha reveals an ambitious "2031 Vision" to propel the conglomerate to a ₹5 Lakh Crore market capitalization by blending a 129-year legacy with the energy of a modern startup. The headline takeaway from this conversation is the group’s definitive roadmap to list two major unlisted businesses within the next five years. Pirojsha confirmed that Godrej Capital which has already scaled to a ₹25,000 crore AUM is being prepped for a public listing once it hits the ₹1 Lakh Crore milestone. Additionally, the group plans to take Godrej Chemicals and other unlisted ventures public to ensure they can raise capital independently and unlock maximum shareholder value. From doubling market share in the real estate sector to driving a "20-18" formula (20% earnings growth and 18% ROE), Pirojsha outlines how GIG is pivoting for "Naya Bharat." He emphasises that for the Godrej Group, "Value and Valuation go together," ensuring that ethical foundations drive aggressive growth. This exclusive interview is a must-watch for investors tracking the next wave of major Indian IPOs and corporate transformations.

From Rs 10 Bottle To Rs 2800 Cr. The Story Behind India's Fastest Growing Desi Drink - Lahori Zeera

In an interview with Business Today TV's Sakshi Batra, Lahori Zeera co-founder and COO Nikhil Doda detailed the brand's trajectory within the fast-moving consumer goods sector. Established in 2017, the company produces one crore bottles daily, achieving net revenues of 770 crore rupees last financial year with a target of 1,200 crore rupees for the next. Doda clarified that the brand name refers to the use of 'Lahori Namak', or rock salt, and not a geographical connection to Pakistan. Initially a bootstrapped startup, the company secured private equity from a Belgium-based fund in 2021. Despite a GST increase on carbonated fruit drinks from 12 to 40 percent, the brand maintains a strategic entry-level price point of ten rupees. Currently operating across eighteen states, Lahori Zeera plans to expand into the UAE and GCC markets. Doda noted that the company reached 300 crore rupees in revenue through organic growth before investing in marketing, as it now competes with global cola giants in the ethnic Indian drinks category.

#Podcast | #Episode10 | Exclusive: William Bissell, MD, Fabindia On Journey, AI-Transfomation & More

In a Business Today Exclusive Podcast, Aabha Bakaya speaks with William Bissell, Managing Director of FabIndia, on its journey, the brand’s evolution and strategy reset after COVID. Bissell breaks down how FabIndia is adapting to a rapidly changing consumer landscape—pivoting to digital, experimenting with quick commerce, and transforming physical stores into community-led experience centers. He also highlights the growing role of AI, shifting demand trends, and why FabIndia is preparing for a future where digital and offline could contribute equally to revenues. From purpose-led growth to profitability pressures, this conversation offers deep insights into the future of Indian retail.